Knights of Columbus chapter in Westwego honors members

The Rev. Michael McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882 to help pay funeral expenses for the poor. Since then, the organization has stretched worldwide to carry on a variety of religious-based enterprises, growing and strengthening the Catholic faith through parishes and communities in the United States, Europe, Asia and elsewhere.

Newly installed officers of the Monsignor Peter M.H. Wynhoven Knights of Columbus Council 3091 gathered at their installation on June 9.

Today, the Knights of Columbus exists in more that 12,000 units across the map. The New Orleans area has several chapters, including one in Westwego, the Monsignor Peter M.H. Wynhoven Council 3091. Founded in 1947, the council has been promoting Christian values throughout the West Bank since 1954.

The Knights installed new officers in an evening that commenced with cocktails and a dinner on June 9.

There will be a raffle for an autographed Saints football. Saints and LSU baskets will be auctioned. Chairs are allowed, but ice chests are not. Admission is $10.

Last year, Neville was diagnosed with a form of hereditary stroke disorder. She is undergoing brain healing treatments called hyperbaric oxygen therapy. After taking 20 of the 40 one-hour oxygen treatments, Neville’s condition is improving.

Come out for a good time while supporting a great cause. Boudreaux said that all proceeds will go to medical bills.

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Gina Rivere Babin is a Westwego resident who writes about people and events of community interest. She can be reached by calling 504.450.6517 or by sending email to wegoword@gmail.com. Read her stories online at connect.nola.com/user/ginababin/index.